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Rusty bolts/screws on Shimano Claris brake calipers

I've spent a number of hours 'deep cleaning' my Giant Defy 4 road bike and it looks really good.... with the exception of the rust which is visible on the brake caliber screws/bolts. Are they ...
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Are freewheels compatible if they have the same number of sprockets and teeth?

I'm a novice to the cycling world and am wanting to learn to do my own maintenance, so I'm quite unsure of a few things. More specifically, I have a Dahon Eco C7 foldable bike that I got used and was ...
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Freewheel in vinegar

I'm renovating an older bike. I took the 6 speed freewheel (Shimano mf-tz20) off because it was rusty, disassembled, chucked the parts in vinegar overnight. The rust came off, but so did the goldish ...
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